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Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,051Searchable applications
234Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,927 approved or refused records
639Refused applications

3,288 approved · 639 refused · 189 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning, building & conservationContact planning Contact the Planning TeamLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application planning advice and chargesConservation areas Heritage and conservation

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas30 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas5 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decision MadePL/2026/0701

    Single-storey rear extension following removal of canopy

    66 Fairway, Rochdale, OL11 3BZ

    Received Not published
  2. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0702

    Application for prior approval for the demolition of the remaining building

    Unit 3, Bentley Avenue , Stakehill Industrial Estate, Manchester, M24 2GP

    Received Not published
  3. Under ConsultationOTH/2026/0703

    Submission of details to comply with conditions 6 (invasive species management plan), 7 (habitat management monitoring plan) and 8 (construction environmental management plan) on planning permission 24/01007/FUL

    Trub Farm Manchester Road Rochdale OL11 2XG

    Received Not published
  4. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0706

    Submission of details to comply with conditions 4 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 5 (Materials), 6 (Windows and Doors), 7 (Boundary Treatments) and the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain condition of planning permission 25/01114/FUL for Erection of 1no' attached dwelling

    33 STANLEY STREET, HEYWOOD, OL10 1BH

    Received Not published
  5. Decision MadePL/2026/0709

    One internally illuminated projecting sign and vinyl graphic (retrospective)

    565 BURY ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 4DQ

    Received Not published
  6. Recommendation MadePL/2026/0710

    Installation of a 2m high perimeter fencing and access gate

    679 MANCHESTER ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL11 3AA

    Received Not published
  7. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0711

    Prior approval for a larger homes extension measuring 4m from the rear of the original dwelling (with a maximum height of 2.95m and height to eaves 2.95m)

    73 MOUNT ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1EX

    Received Not published
  8. ValidPL/2026/0713

    Erection of detached dwelling

    Land Adjacent To Birchinley Manor, Birchinley Lane Milnrow, OL16 3DG

    Received Not published
  9. Decision MadePL/2026/0714

    Single storey side and rear extension

    27 Margaret Avenue, Rochdale, Ol16 5BG

    Received Not published
  10. Decision MadePL/2026/0715

    Proposed night hatch to be installed within front elevation glazing of the existing convenience store, with the hatch to operate between 22:00hrs – 06:30hrs.

    437-443 OLDHAM ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 4SZ

    Received Not published
  11. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0716

    Prior notification for change of use from Agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

    EDGEGATE FARM, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MILNROW, NEWHEY, OL16 3TJ

    Received Not published
  12. Decision MadePL/2026/0721

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing single-storey rear extension

    51 BELMONT WAY, ROCHDALE, OL12 6HR

    Received Not published
  13. Decision MadePL/2026/0718

    First floor side extension following removal of existing conservatory

    2 HALL DRIVE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1NA

    Received Not published
  14. Decision MadePL/2026/0719

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for single-storey rear extension, part conversion of existing garage to habitable room and insertion of window to side elevation

    42 FIELD VIEW LANE, ROCHDALE, OL12 7TS

    Received Not published
  15. Recommendation MadePL/2026/0720

    Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension to facilitate loft conversion and alteration to existing first floor rear roof including insertion of 2 no. rooflights

    14 ROOKWAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1EB

    Received Not published
  16. Decision MadePL/2026/0722

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness to remove the upper section of the tower brickwork to allow removal of the roof, telecoms mast and water tank and rebuild roof tower using existing retained bricks to match existing.

    MOSS MILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WOODBINE STREET EAST, ROCHDALE

    Received Not published
  17. Under ConsultationPL/2026/0724

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the premises as a youth outreach hub and day session centre (Use Class E).

    UNIT 1, CROWN BUSINESS PARK, COWM TOP LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 2PU

    Received Not published
  18. Decision MadePL/2026/0723

    Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions, alterations to existing fenestration and partial demolition of existing detached garage

    599 HALIFAX ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 9PY

    Received Not published
  19. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0726

    Submission of details to comply with condition 24 (travel plan) on planning permission 22/01538/FUL

    Land off Hanson Close, Middleton, M24 2HD

    Received Not published
  20. Under ConsultationPL/2026/0727

    Erection of manege and relocation of existing exercise ring

    HARWOOD FIELDS FARM, CASTLE HILL ROAD, HEYWOOD, BURY, BL9 6UL

    Received Not published
  21. Under ConsultationPL/2026/0728

    Erection of three storey building comprising 6 x 1 bedroom flats with associated car parking and boundary treatment

    Land adjacent to 23 Grove Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2LZ

    Received Not published
  22. Decision MadePL/2026/0729

    Rear dormer extension, incorporating previous approval PL/2025/1310 for Proposed rear dormer extension conversion of garage into habitable room, alterations to fenestration on side elevation including velux roof windows to front elevation.

    45 CAMBERLEY DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 4BA

    Received Not published
  23. Decision MadePL/2026/0730

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony and velux windows to front plane of roof

    24 UPLANDS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1FA

    Received Not published
  24. Under ConsultationPL/2026/0732

    Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission 23/00911/FUL (20 no. affordable dwellings including associated landscaping and access following demolition of existing buildings)

    PHOENIX WORKS, BROOKES STREET, MIDDLETON

    Received Not published

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